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Bolivia Travel
Warning
This Public Announcement is being issued
on January 12, 2007 to alert Americans traveling to and
residing in Bolivia to the ongoing volatile political and social situation
in Bolivia, particularly the city of Cochabamba. This Public Announcement
expires on February 9, 2007.
Protesters took over the main square and avenue in Cochabamba on January 8,
demanding the resignation of Cochabamb's prefect (governor). On January 11
violent confrontations resulted in three confirmed deaths and over 100
injured. Local authorities restored order, but the situation remains
volatile. Demonstrations continue in Cochabamba's main plaza and could occur
in other public areas with little notice and possible violence. U.S.
citizens planning to travel to Bolivia should carefully consider their plans
in light of continuing tension in Cochabamba and the possibility that other
parts of Bolivia may be affected by this conflict.
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Grocery stores in Cochabamba
reportedly are empty and roadblocks are preventing resupply. Roadblocks at
bridges and on major thoroughfares may occur at any time throughout
Cochabamba. On January 8, protestors interrupted the city's water supply for
several hours; shortages continue, particularly near the main square. Local
hotels in that area reportedly have adequate water and food supplies. U.S.
citizens traveling to or from Cochabamba should contact their airline to
confirm the situation at the airport.
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz has restricted travel by U.S. Government
personnel to Cochabamba and directed U.S. Government personnel in Cochabamba
to remain in their residences except for emergencies.
In other areas of Bolivia, a civic strike called for Santa Cruz for January
16 is expected to affect public transportation. Protestors in La Paz briefly
closed El Alto International Airport late January 11. Overland travel has
been impeded between Cochabamba and other parts of Bolivia.
Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can escalate into violence.
American citizens are therefore urged to avoid areas of demonstrations if
possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any
demonstrations. Since the timing and routes of marches and demonstrations
are always subject to change, American citizens should monitor local media
sources for new developments. American citizens are encouraged to avoid
areas where these mass assemblies and demonstrations are expected to occur.
Under no circumstances should anyone attempt to run a roadblock.
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The U.S. Embassy routinely
advises its employees to develop and periodically review their personal
emergency plans; private U.S. citizens should do the same with particular
attention to ensuring adequate water, food and gasoline supplies. For more
information on emergency preparedness, please consult the Federal Emergency
Management Authority (FEMA) Web site at
http://www.fema.gov/.
That Web site includes a Spanish language version.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should
regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at
http://travel.state.gov where
the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings, and
Public Announcements can be found. Additional information is available in
the Consular Information Sheet for Bolivia at
http://travel.state.gov
and on the Embassy's web page at
http://bolivia.usembassy.gov.
Current information on travel and security in Bolivia may be obtained from
the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States,
or, from overseas, 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal
holidays). American citizens traveling or residing overseas are encouraged
to register with the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate on the State
Department's travel registration website at
https://travelregistration.state.gov.
U.S. citizens with concerns may contact the Consular Section of the U.S.
Embassy in La Paz, Bolivia via e-mail at
consularlapaz@state.gov
or by telephone at (591-2) 216-8297 during working hours or
USCit.Services.Bolivia@gmail.com
or (591-2) 216-8500 after hours and on weekends. The Consular Section is
located at the U.S. Embassy at 2780 Arce Avenue in La Paz, Bolivia. The
Santa Cruz Consular Agency can be reached by telephone at (591-3) 351-3477
and the Cochabamba Consular Agency can be reached by telephone at (591-4)
411-6313.
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